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Bank of England chief urges social media firms to tackle fraud
The Governor of the Bank of England has called for social media companies to take greater responsibility for addressing "downright criminal" activity on their platforms. Andrew Bailey stated that firms currently have "no real liability" for content, despite a rise in online fraud, including scams that have targeted him.
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Middle-aged individuals increasingly involved in money muling
Financial firms closed nearly 238,400 suspected money mule accounts in 2025, a significant increase from 2023. The Financial Conduct Authority noted a sharp rise in closures linked to customers aged 40 to 49.
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LatestPoliteness puts UK adults at risk of scams, report finds
A significant number of UK adults remain on unwanted phone calls due to politeness, leaving them vulnerable to fraud. The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign advises people to challenge unexpected requests for money or personal details.
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